So Fine Red Wheat Wine Ale
March 13, 2013 - StaffSweetWater Brewing Co. Atlanta, GA Style: Wheat wine ABV: 11
SweetWater Brewing Co. Atlanta, GA Style: Wheat wine ABV: 11
Boston Beer Co. Boston, MA Style:Lager ABV: 4.9 Paired with: Chocolate from TCHO
Alaskan Brewing Co. Juneau, AK Style: Imperial Doppelbock Ale ABV: 10.5
BridgePort Brewing Co. Portland, OR Style: Belgian Style Framboise ABV: 7.7
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